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Author:  John Mayes [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:51 am ]
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Ok it's not a lot but it's MINE!

We bought our first home. When the house was built in 1997 the garage was professionally converted to a shop/office so it;s all finished out, climate controlled, lighting, nice doors and windows... We move in in a few weeks. I'm excited!

On the down side... the house has nlue carpet thanks to a 81 year old woman... :) Ah well...we are planning on walnut hardwood floors in a few years.

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Author:  LanceK [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:59 am ]
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Congrats John!
Looks like a great place to call home and to raise a family!
Author:  Chris aka Sniggly [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:16 am ]
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Ahhhhhh yes....blue carpet....blue cadillac...and blue hair....

well...that's the way it goes down here anyway.

Congrats John
Author:  L. Presnall [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:21 am ]
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Congrats John! [:Y:] Are you in Sparta?
Author:  Arnt Rian [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:00 am ]
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Congrats! We'll want shop pictures as soon as you're installed, of course. Blue carpet? Bet it really "ties the room together"... laughing6-hehe
Author:  John Mayes [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:03 am ]
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L. Presnall wrote:
Congrats John! [:Y:] Are you in Sparta?


Nope back in Oklahoma. McPherson Laid off a bunch of guys (about 75% of everyone), myself included.
Author:  Pat Foster [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:15 am ]
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Congratulations, John! Looks like a real nice place. Where 'bouts in Oklahoma?

Pat
Author:  John Mayes [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:20 am ]
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Pat Foster wrote:
Congratulations, John! Looks like a real nice place. Where 'bouts in Oklahoma?

Pat


Thanks! It's in Moore. (right between Oklahoma City and Norman)
Author:  John Watkins [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:29 am ]
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Looks nice, John. So I guess the 15 house wirlwind tour day paid off? :D
Author:  John Mayes [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:37 am ]
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John Watkins wrote:
Looks nice, John. So I guess the 15 house wirlwind tour day paid off? :D


indeed! Not too bad for 120K.....
Author:  John Watkins [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:46 am ]
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Dang, between that and the weather, I am clearly spending my time in the wrong part of this great land of ours.
Author:  douglas ingram [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:12 am ]
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Nice thing about blue carpets is that have absolutely no remorse in getting rid of them!
Author:  Robbie O'Brien [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:18 am ]
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Congratulations on the new shop and home John. Much success to you and the family.
Author:  Flori F. [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:34 am ]
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John Mayes wrote:
John Watkins wrote:
Looks nice, John. So I guess the 15 house wirlwind tour day paid off? :D


indeed! Not too bad for 120K.....

You're trying to hurt me, right? For 120k, I could buy a closet here in LA. [headinwall]

Congrats on the house. It should be a lot of fun building in that shop. [:Y:]
Author:  WaddyThomson [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:25 pm ]
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That looks great, John. At least the shop is right up front. You won't be spending your time in the shed behind the house!
Author:  Randolph [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:01 pm ]
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Wow, awesome house John! You're definately killin us here in California. 120K won't buy a single car garage - even now. You and your wife are blessed. Hope your new digs treat you well. Bound to be a lot of great guitars coming out of there.
Author:  LuthierSupplier [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:03 pm ]
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John,
That is great news and horrible news! Great news about the new house, and horrible about the job! Hope you were able to line something up quickly. Best of luck, and remember I'm always happy to help in any way.
Author:  Steve Kinnaird [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:07 pm ]
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John, it's great to have you back here in the South West.
Your shop/home looks grand, and just think of all the lovely blue carpet that will someday crown your bench tops!

Awaiting great stuff from your shop, amigo.

Steve
Author:  SteveCourtright [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:30 pm ]
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Looks like home! Best wishes for success going forward.
Author:  Blain [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:42 pm ]
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Looks great John. I look forward to seeing some pictures of the inside of that shop when you get situated.

Best of luck to you in your future endeavors.
Author:  phil [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:49 pm ]
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john,
i agree with tracy - bad news, and good news. congratulations on finding the right place. only thing needed on the outside is a nice little "mayes guitar" sign.
can you tell us more about the mcpherson lay off? i know there's been some talk around the olf about the tough economic times for luthiers. when people need to stretch their bucks the first thing to go is the extras - like hand built guitars. is that the basic explanation behind a small company like mcpherson laying off 3/4 of it's staff? or is it more complicated than that?
if it is that basic, do you know if it's also affecting other smaller companies like santa cruz and collings?
phil

ps. wishing you and your family happiness and stability as you set down roots.
Author:  Chris Paulick [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:49 pm ]
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Looks like a nice house and home. Congrads on first home. Looks like your shop is twice the size of mine. What color blue? I once had a light silver sky blue carpet (Stain master) and I thought it looked fine and opened up the place.
Author:  Stephen Boone [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:26 pm ]
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Get yourself set up and start making more videos!!!!
Author:  mburton [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:18 pm ]
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Congrats on the house!

Are you originally from OK?
Author:  ChuckH [ Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:31 pm ]
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Wow, John, that's a really nice home you got. I'm proud you're happy.

Hope you have a great year coming up!
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